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Inventory Modelling Specialist

Middle Wallop, England Job ID 00000440586 Category Supply Chain Management Post Date Dec. 08, 2024
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Job Description

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Boeing Defence UK Ltd. (BDUK), currently has employees at 18 locations throughout the UK, supporting Ministry of Defence (MoD) Programmes of work.

Vertical Lift Supply Chain Management operates to ensure effective delivery of goods and services to support the success of Vertical Lift programmes through  forecasting, proposal management and contract change; component maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO); inventory maintenance; procurement and supplier management as well as warehouse management and parts distribution.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen within the Boeing Vertical Lift Supply Chain team for an Inventory Modelling Specialist on the UK AH-64E Apache Long Term Training and Support Service (LTTSS) programme. This role will be responsible to the Apache Material Flow Manager for the data analysis in support of ranging, scaling and forecasting of inventory to support the UK AH-64E Apache. The successful candidate will need to be a proactive, agile thinker and be able to solve complex problems within a multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

  • Utilise the Inventory Modelling Tool to review data and align part number configurations with the Engineering Bill of Material.
  • Management of Stock Maximum levels at pre-assigned locations.
  • Integration with Asset Managers to upkeep data variables within the Modelling Tool.
  • Identify and communicate demand usage trends across platform for correlation against variables such as region and supplier.
  • Responsible for supporting and providing analysis for material spend and continuous improvements.
  • Identifying potential supply risk by interpreting forecasting data and work with internal departments on solutions.
  • Perform “what if” analysis to resolve impact of contract or environmental changes.
  • Work with large data sets in Excel
  • Produce quarterly forecast estimate for material.
  • Maintain a metric to monitor forecast accuracy against the Contacted Bill of Material.
  • Employ Root Cause and Corrective Action techniques to progressively explore areas to improve performance of the inventory.
  • Execute Supply Chain Best Practices during the completion of all assigned work.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience with demand forecasting, ranging and scaling of a product is a pre-requisite for this role.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including but not limited to macros, arrays, pivot tables, logic statements.
  • 3+ years of experience within a Supply Chain role
  • A focus on first time quality and attention to detail
  • Problem solving ability
  • Experience with the use of tools and systems to forecast products is essential.
  • Advanced Data Analytical skills.
  • The ability to obtain SC Clearance.

Desirable Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management is desirable.
  • Advanced Communication Skills.
  • Experience of previous experience working in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.


Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOR SPONSORSHIP FOR ANY APPLICANTS. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE


Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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